Airman 2nd Class Donald Francis Andrysek
Air Force
Served at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, for one year. Basic training at Parks Air Force Base, San Francisco (Flight 333). School at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, for app. cook. Served at McClellan Air Force Base, Sacramento, and Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., with 28th Tactical Hospital (SAC). Received an honorable discharge after three years and two months of service to our country and would do it all over again.
Sgt. James Ball Jr.
Army/Army Reserve
Military Police at U.S. Army Reserve 428th Military Police, South Bend, Ind. (April 2003-April 2005). Deployed to Iraq (January 2004-February 2005). Military Police at U.S. Army (August 1990-July 1995): Fort McClellan (1990), Germany (1991-1993), Saudi Arabia and Kuwait (1991), Fort Harrison (1993-1995).
Sgt. Emmett C. Beavers Sr.
Army/Air Force
Served 1942 to 1945 in Belgium and other places in Europe, including Normandy, the Rhineland and on Air Offensive Drops. Started in the Army and was transferred to Air Force 352nd Fighter Group. Performed field maintenance of trucks, jeeps and planes.
Decorations and citations include three Bronze Stars.
Dad, we are very, very proud of you. Thank you for being an important part of the World War II effort and in our lives today.
L-R: Capt. George N. Benore, Chief Warrant Officer George B. Benore and Staff Sgt. 1st Class George M. Benore, all U.S. Army.
Proudly serving our country — past to present
Gordon W. Bentley
Navy
1941-1945
Cpl. Charles E Berry Sr.
Army
March 3, 1944-March 29, 1946
Stationed at Sheppard Field, Texas, and Las Vegas Army Air Field. Served combat duty in Germany.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles E. Berry Jr.
Navy (BT3)
Feb. 14,1962-Feb. 22, 1966
Your wife and five daughters, five grandchildren and great-grandchild thank you for your service to our country.
1st Lt. James Borchers
Ohio Army National Guard
Serving in Afghanistan
This is my third deployment and first to Afghanistan. I have been here since late December 2011 and it’s been yet another eye-opening experience and adventure. I just wanted to say I could not be more proud of my country and the things we are doing here in Afghanistan. I know every day we are here the people of Afghanistan and their very livelihoods are better. Every morning I wake up here in Afghanistan and I am so thankful for the blessings we have in America, including our freedom and democracy we are so fortunate to have. God Bless America, Ohio and the University of Toledo.
From UT’s Learning Ventures Support Staff: James is a recipient of The University of Toledo’s Eileen Burg Military Scholarship. UT and Learning Ventures are humbled, James, by your service and dedication. Our deepest thanks to you and your men. Come home safe!
Peter F. Brown Jr.
Marine Corps
Served in Vietnam (1969-70). Received the Cross of Gallantry citation. Currently disabled and suffering from many medical issues from the exposure he received to Agent Orange while stationed in the jungles of Vietnam for seven months.
Col. Timothy W. Bush
Army
Brigade Commander, 120th Infantry Brigade
Fort Hood, Texas
Congratulations and God bless you as you continue your Army career. With love from your family in Texas, Michigan, Florida and Ohio.
Maj. Christopher Butsky
Support Operations Officer, 237th BSB, 37th IBCT
Resident of New Albany, Ohio, serving in Afghanistan while completing his master of liberal studies degree at the University of Toledo. He is a recipient of UT’s Eileen Burg Military Scholarship.
From Learning Ventures Support Staff: Chris, we are thankful and humbled by your and your team’s service. We pray that you and your team stay safe!
Cpl. D. Michael Collins
Marine Corps
1st Sgt. Rodney Cowden
Army
20 years of service, including Operation Desert Falcon, Saudi Arabia, Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF, 1) Mosul, Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF, 05-07) Baghdad, Iraq, and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF, 10-11) Afghanistan
George Cundick
World War II
Pfc. James Dean Davies
Marine Corps
Cherry Point, N.C.
I am so proud of you! All my love and support!
Cory Dutkiewicz
Navy, E2 Fireman
Deployed on the U.S.S. New York
Cory, you make us so proud! We love you and wish you safe adventures. Love, Dad, Mom and Nanny
Spc. Michael Early
Army
Stationed Fort Hood, Texas
Michael is an Ohio resident and a recipient of the University of Toledo’s Eileen Burg Military Scholarship. While serving his country, he is completing his associate degree in computer software specialist technology.
From Learning Ventures Support Staff: Dear Mike, it is our privilege to serve you. We thank you for your service. Stay safe!
Spc. Austin J. Gehr
Army
Austin is the army medic for Bravo Co. 1-148th from Bowling Green, Ohio. He is serving his first deployment over in Afghanistan. He came home long enough to meet his new baby girl, Selene Nicole, born on Feb. 4. We support and thank you on your service to our country
Pfc. Lori Geiman
Army
Basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and AIT at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, for Army Medic. Stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., for two years.
1st Lt. Jennifer Gerschultz (Burke)
Afghan Uniformed Police Mentor
In Kabul, Afghanistan since July 2011 and due back soon!!!!
We’re counting the days now, Jenny! See you soon. Thank you for your service!
Brian Giles
Coast Guard
Machinery Technician Third Class (E4)
Enlisted in 2006 and currently stationed at Coast Guard Station Manistee, Mich.
Brian, we’re very proud of you and thank you for your service to our country. Mom and Dad.
Otis E. Grissom
Army
Helicopter Crew Chief and Paratrooper
Served two tours of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Thank you for your service. You are our hero. Love, Shelly and Lily
Sgt. Marvin Rofkar Grover
Army
Korean Conflict/War
1930-2010. You are missed every day.
Staff Sgt. Bradley Charles Hart
Army
Served six years at Fort Jackson, S.C., Fort Benning, Ga., and Fort Bragg, N.C.
RIP Feb. 17, 2011
Sgt. Nick Haupricht
Marine Corps
Served four years, including time in Vietnam south of DaNang with the 106 platoon of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division.
SEMPER FI
Norbert A. Heban Jr.
Army
Paratrooper, 82nd Airborne
Served 1953 to 1955
Dad, thanks for sacrificing your personal goals to serve our great country. We are forever grateful for your service.
Lance Cpl. Charles B. Hettle
Marine Corps
Served as an armorer at Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point, N.C., Helmand Province, Afghanistan and Al Asad, Iraq. Awarded the Purple Heart.
I am proud to call you my husband. You show me the meaning of loyalty, honor and, most of all, respect. I feel lucky I have you and my pride for you is more than you would ever know. Semper Fi.
Cpl. Joseph Otto Kadi Jr.
Marine Corps
MCAGCC at Twenty-Nine Palms and MCAS at Miramar
We miss you and love you so much! We are so proud of the young man that you have become!
Cpl. Justin Kipplen
Marine Corps
Has served in Afghanistan as a minesweeper and combat engineer. Currently serving at Camp LeJeune, N.C., as a combat engineer.
Justin, we are so proud of you and your decision to serve our country. We love you very much. Mom, Dad, Jeremy and the rest of your extended family.
Donald F. Kirk
Navy
Served during World War II, 1942-1946
Spc. Willie Kiser Jr.
Army Air Defense 1968-1972
Sgt. Jerry Kline
Marine Corps
MARS-37, 3rd Marine Air Wing
Worked in the hangar and on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, Calif. Maintained the radios and electronics on aircraft.
ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE. SEMPER FI.
Staff Sgt. Jarrod Konz
Air Force
24 years old. Has served for six years, four at the 180th base. Did a tour in Iraq and several training trips to Arizona, Utah, Michigan, New Orleans and soon Montana. Attended the University of Toledo for business. Has played hockey since he was 7 years old and plays golf whenever he gets a chance.
Pfc. Sylvester J. Lantz
82nd Combat Engineers Battalion (1960-1963)
Medical Specialist
Pfc. Michael T. Lyell
Army
From Monclova. Age 23. Currently stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Michael is sorely missed by his entire family! You can bet there will be a huge celebration when his unit returns to the Good Old USA next year!!!
Capt. Chad Marzec
Army
Graduated from West Point in 2006. Wounded and received the Purple Heart at the end of his first tour of duty in Afghanistan. Recently returned from his second tour and is stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., where he is a helicopter pilot.
Our special thanks to our son, Capt. Chad Marzec, for serving his country so unselfishly and protecting our freedom. He is married to Dr. Alisa Myer Marzec and the proud father of son, Jackson, and awaits the birth of his second child in November. We are so proud of you.
Sgt. Victor Matuszewski
Army
Enlisted May 1951. Separated March 1953. Discharged October 1957. Served in Korea November 1951 to November 1952. Received the Bronze Star and a medal of appreciation from the government of Korea.
Victor’s family is very proud of his service to his country.
Sgt. Albert McCluster III
Army Military Police 1985-1996
Cpl. Trazell McGlown
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif.
I would like to thank my wife Liby, daughter Sirena, brother Terrell (Quille) and my parents Bo and Edie Chatman for their continual support!
Sgt. Scott D. McKay
Army
Fourteen years of service, including two tours of duty in Iraq. Currently stationed near Frankfurt, Germany.
We love you and, as always, are very proud of you. Thank you for your service and protection of our country.
Todd Zachary Mikolajczyk
Army National Guard
Served 2005-2010. Did two tours in Iraq, one in 2006 with the HHC 612 Engineer BN unit out of Walbridge, Ohio, and one in 2008 with the HHC 1-148th IN RGT, also out of Walbridge. We are very proud of him.
Sgt. Elmer J. Molnar
Air Force
Tail gunner
Korean War
Elmer left a legacy of service, of compassion to others and of the importance of sincere gratitude. We leave him with the words he so often said to us. Godspeed, Elmer. And thanks a lot. 1929-2011.
Pfc. John R. Morrin II
Marine Corps
Completing training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., for engineer equipment operator.
You are our hero. God bless you as you continue your Marine career.
Sgt. James M. Murray
Army
Served in Vietnam (August 1966-1967)
169th Army Engineering Battalion
Honorable Discharge March 1969
Spc. Jared Myers
Army combat medic
Based at Fort Lewis, Wash. Currently stationed in Afghanistan with the 18th Engineering Company and due home December. In his fifth year of service and recently re-enlisted for five additional years. 2006 Maumee High School graduate.
Airman Daniel A. Nagy
Air Force
Working in Las Vegas, Nev., with knowledge operations.
The amount of pride, love and support I have for you and what you contribute to our country is immeasurable. I love you, Dan!
Ben Otley accompanied his grandfather Richard Otley Sr., a World War II Marine Corps veteran, on an Honor Flight Northwest Ohio trip to Washington, D.C., in May. Otley Sr. was awarded the Purple Heart and was the only veteran on the flight who had that distinction.
Alfred Ottney
Navy 1945
U.S.S. Briarus
Thanks for serving. From your family.
Lance Cpl. Michelle Piehl
Marine Corps
Public Affairs Combat Correspondent/Community Relations
Completed boot camp and combat training at Parris Island, S.C. Completed photojournalism/public affairs training at Defense Information School (DINFOS) in Maryland. Stationed in Miramar, Calif., with her husband, Lance Cpl. Wes Piehl of Medina, Ohio.
So very proud of you, OOH RAH, Semper Fidelis, God Bless you and keep you safe.
Spc. 4th Class John ‘Jack’ Pietras
Army combat medic
Completed basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., in June 1962 and advanced training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Assigned to the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment in Baumholder, Germany, as a medic and driver for the regimental surgeon. The regiment did border duty on the East Germany/West Germany and West Germany/ Czechoslovakia borders. Honorably discharged in December 1965 and attended Bowling Green State University. Was a science teacher at Scott and Waite high schools and golf coach at Waite for 20 years. Since retiring in 2000, has been a past commander and the Americanism Chairman for Conn Weissenberger American Legion Post 587, working with Washington Local Schools and Buckeye Boys State.
Pvt. 2nd Class Austin T. Pounds
Army
Graduated second in his platoon from basic training in May and was recruited to try out for Army Special Forces. Successfully completed Airborne School and now at Fort Bragg, N.C., undergoing training for the Special Forces selection process.
Good Luck, Austin. We are so very proud of you.
Sgt. 1st Class Travis Paul Powell
Army
Served 16 years, including multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. Stationed at
Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Ga., Fort Benning, Columbus Ga., and Fort Bragg, N.C.
Cpl. Chick Reid
Marine Corps (1969-1971)
Boot camp at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Served in Japan and Vietnam.
Once a Marine, always a Marine. With love and pride from your family. Sandy and the kids.
Staff Sgt. Charles J. Reynolds
Army
Was shipping out with the 75th Infantry Division slated for Europe as a rifleman, but was transferred to a newly formed engineer company that shipped to the Philippines. There, on Luzon, he served out his last year in uniform as a depot engineer. Now age 88 and living in Maumee.
PHOTO CAPTION: Charles J. Reynolds in Toledo in 1943, home from basic training at Camp Fannon, Texas.
Aaron Rickey
Air National Guard
From CAP student at 180th ANG to Aerospace Medevac 137th AES ANG. Will recover, treat and transport wounded. Realizing his best to better serve others.
Chase Rogalski
Navy
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy with honors in May 2011 with a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering. Stationed at Whiting Naval Aviation Base, Fla., where he is in training to become a fighter pilot.
Capt. Steven J. Saxion
Army
Since graduating from West Point in May 2007, has proudly served as an armor officer in Iraq, Germany and Afghanistan, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Recently assigned to duty in South Korea, where he will be for the next two years. Best wishes and God bless you as you continue your Army career.
1st Lt. Casie E. Saxion
Army
Commissioned an officer in March 2009. Currently completing her training at Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas. Will graduate in August with her doctorate in physical therapy. Starting in September, she will treat active duty and veteran soldiers at Fort Knox, Ky.
Congratulations and God bless you as you continue your Army career.
Charles ‘Chuck’ Seibold
Army
World War II
Pfc. Brittany Sheehan
Army
Stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. Deporting to Afghanistan in December.
Her family is very proud of her and all our troops who serve!
Bradley A. Shoemaker
Navy
Damage Controlman E-2
Has served one year. Currently deployed on the U.S.S. Enterprise. Stationed in Norfolk, Va.
We are so very proud and love you very much! Mom, Dad, Courtney, Logan, Angela, Mike, Ally & Daisy!!
Sgt. Harold L. Shoup Sr.
Army
Served during World War II
Proud of you and love you!
Maj. Martin Skulas
Army/Army Reserve
After four years with the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University of Toledo, served at Fort Hood, Texas, with the Adjutant General Corps, including in the headquarters of the 2nd Armored Division under Maj. Gen. George S. Patton, son of the World War II hero. Later served in Italy, Greece and Fort Sheridan, Ill. Now serving as a Department of the Army Civilian as a member of an Army Community Service Accreditation team, reviewing operations of Soldier and Family Assistance programs at Army installations stateside and overseas.
I’m grateful for the many experiences that have helped me grow on that long road from the University of Toledo to the present and for the opportunity to serve my country.
Maj. Myron ‘Ron’ Skulas
Army/Army Rerserves
Field Artillery 1997-1999
While on active duty, I served in Germany, Fort Sill, Okla., Fort Hood, Texas, and the Presidio of Monterey, Calif. In the Reserves, I was with the 2087th US Army Reserve Forces School in Toledo.
PHOTO CAPTION: Retired Maj. Myron ‘Ron’ Skulas with his wife, Beth.
Pfc. George H. Snyder Jr.
Combat Infantryman, Gunner Light Mortar
Company G, 337th Infantry Regiment
Served North Apennines, Po Valley, Rome-Arno. Three Bronze Stars among decorations. Will turn 90 years old Aug. 10.
Karrie L. Snyder
Disabled Veteran
MOS 3531, HQ MC
Arlington, Virginia
Larry A. Snyder
Veteran
MOS 1161, CWWS
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Sgt. Cory Spychalski
Army
Served two tours of Afghanistan. Now stationed at Fort Stewart, Ga.
We are proud of you and miss you!!
Cpl. Mark A. Spychalski
Marine Corps
Stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., 2008
Proud of you and love you!
Spc. Stephen C. Tokar
Army
Stationed at Camp Casey in Korea, 1988
Proud of you and love you!
Lynn Urbanski-Gross
Air Force
Born and raised in Toledo. Served 1976-1979. Now lives in Wyoming.
Lt. Col. David Urbanski
Air Force
Served 1971-2003 after attending Ohio State University for one year. 1969 graduate of Whitmer High School. Now living in Hendersonville, N.C.
Richard A. Vendt
Navy
1973-1977
Pfc. Justin Watkins
Marine Corps
Completed training at Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va. Now stationed at Camp Allen, Norfolk, Va., as a Marine Air Ground Task Force planning specialist.
Congratulations and God bless you as you continue your Marine Corps career.
Pfc. William Watkins II
Marine Corps
Completing training in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., as a Military Police.
Congratulations and God Bless you as you continue your Marine Corps career.
Jacob Wawrzyniak
Coast Guard
Attends the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., where he is a member of the football and hockey teams.
Nicholas Wawrzyniak
Air Force
Attends the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Co., where he plays hockey and boxes. Will graduate in May with a degree in systems engineering and then plans to attend flight school.
Scott Wawrzyniak
Air Force
A 2012 graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School, where he played football and hockey and graduated in the top 20 percent of his class. He will join his brother Nicholas at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Co., this fall.
Waterford at Levis Commons
Back Row, from left: Gordon Conklin, Marine Corps; Andrew Danyko, Air Force; William Streicher, Navy; Ralph Hinkelman, Army; James Utter, Army; Barrett Kiff, Marine Corps; Paul Boat, Army; William Frank, Army.
Second Row, from left: Joan Wright, Air Force; Nancy Gilmore, Navy; Donald Griffith, Marine Corps; Gerald Myers, Army.
First Row, from left: Lawrence Jensen, Navy; David Taylor, Marine Corps; Thomas Grimes, Navy.
Thank you to the veterans of Waterford at Levis Commons for your service to our country.
1st Lt. Bill “Buck” Weaver
Air Force
Served 1943-1945 as a navigator. Served on D-Day.
Swan Creek would like to thank all the men and women who served our country.
Bernard S. Welniak Jr.
Air Force
Served 1963-1967 in Japan, Philippines and Vietnam
Was going with Dorothy (Jendrzejak) Welniak and married her May 25, 1968 in Toledo.
Staff Sgt. Shane M. Whitaker
Army
Enlisted in Ohio Army National Guard in 1991. Completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. Assigned to 137th Service and Supply Battalion as a wheeled vehicle mechanic, then to 145th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital as a patient administration specialist and later a combat field medic. Transferred to HHT 2-107th Cavalry attached to C Troop as the senior medic and later a scout. Deployed to Kosovo in July 2004 as the protective services detail noncommissioned officer in charge. Currently deployed to Afghanistan with the 1486th Transportation Company. Among his decorations are two Army Commendation Medals and an Army Achievement Medal. 1992 Whitmer High School graduate.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Alex Wolff
Navy
Stationed at Point Mugu, Calif. 2007 Genoa High School graduate.
Thanks for your service! All our love from Ohio.
Spc. Mark A. Wuertz
Army
Served 1971-1974 at Fort Ord, Calif., during the Vietnam War era. Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. He often expresses regret he was not one of the men sent overseas, while many of his friends were. He was proud to serve his country and we are proud of him.
Spc. Scott Yarberry
Army Medic
Recently finished an 11 1/2-month deployment to Afghanistan and returned to his home base at Grafenwöhr, Germany.
We are so proud of his service to our country.
Senior Airman Tara K. Zuber
Air Force
Has more than four years of dedicated service at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and Fort Hood, Texas.
We love you and you make us so proud with your continued service!
Spc. Trenton A. Zuber
Army
Served one year in Panjwai, Afghanistan. Awarded two Purple Hearts. Currently stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska.
We love you and are so proud of you! You serve your country honorably!
Names sent in with no photos
Charles Norman Bentley
Navy 1938-1942
Lance Cpl. Brandon Bugbee
Marine Corps; Rifleman
Clarence David Hill
Army, 1968-1969; Vietnam; 577th
Engineer Battalion, 18th Brigade
Victor A. Lemle
Army Air Corps; World War II
(1941-1945)
John M. Schafer
Marine Corps; World War II
Robert Bruce Schafer
Marine Corps; World War II
Donald Schafer
Marine Corps; Korean War
RC Schwarzkopf
Kevin L Schwarzkopf
Pamela S Schwarzkopf
Thanks for your service to our country.
Sgt. Harold L. Shoup Jr. Army
Served in Vietnam and then Germany.
Proud of you and love you!
Ronald J. Vendt Sr.
Marine Corps;
Vietnam War 1970-1974
Brig. Gen. Lance A. Talmage
Army; Served in Germany as flight surgeon and division surgeon (1966-1969) and in Operation Desert Shield/Storm (1990-1991). Also served with Army Reserve and Ohio Army National Guard. Legion of Merit. Retired October 1997.
